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Definition wither in American English

wither verb

verb
/ˈwɪðər/
1

to become weaker or smaller and then disappear

Example

They worry that honored traditions will wither.

Example

Their love was withering away.

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2

if plants or flowers wither, they become drier and start to die

Example

The spring flowers were already beginning to wither.

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2.1

to make a plant or flower become drier and start to die

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3

to make someone feel silly or ashamed

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Definition wither in American English